Hat



F. OSTOLAZA Jan. 10, 1933.

HAT

Filed July 25, 1931 Patented Jan. 19, 1933 UNITED STATES.

PATENT OFFICE FRANK OSTOLAZA, OF ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MISSOURI, ASSIGNOR TOMEXICAN AMERICAN HAT COMPANY, OF ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, A CORPORATION 0FMISSOURI HAT Application filed July 23,

This invention relates generally to hats, and particularly to a floatingsweat band therefor.

In accordance with the usual construction the sweat band of a hat isapplied directly to the crown, and in view of the fact that all crownmaterials, whether felt, straw or fabv ric, are generally to some extentstiflened, it is apparent that the sweat bands of such hats do notconform to the configuration of a particular head upon which they areworn. This generally results in an excessive pressure both at the frontand the back of the hat which, especially in hot weather, has a tendencyto cause headaches and such discomforts. Furthermore, hats as usuallyconstructed with the sweat band attached directly to the crown areextremely uncomfortable in hot weather due to the fact that insuflicientventilation of the crown thereof is provided for, and such lack ofventilation results not only in a severe discomfort, but oftentimes hasdetrimental effects upon the hair in view of the fact that perspirationof the scalp is not evaporated.

One of the objects of this invention is to provide a hat in which asweat band is spaced from the crown in order to overcome theobjectionable features referred to above.

Another object of this invention is to provide a hat having a narrowflexible sweat band so that the area of contact between the hat and theforehead is relatively small.

A further object of this invention is to provide a hat having anadjustable sweat band spaced from the crown of the hat.

Other objects will become apparent to those skilled in the art when thefollowing description is read in connection with the accompanyingdrawing, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of a hat constructed inaccordance with this invention.

Figure 2 is a bottom plan view of a hat constructed in accordance withthis invention, looking into the crown.

Generally stated in accordance with this invention a hat is providedwith a relatively narrow flexible sweat band in the region of theforehead, which band may be adjust- 1931. Serial No. 552,570.

ed by any suitable device in order, not only to vary the size of the hatin order to render it adaptable to heads of various sizes, but also tovary the space between the crown for the hat in order to vary heventilation of the head.

Referring particularly to the drawing for an illustrative embodiment ofthis invention, a hat is shown provided with a crown 1 and a brim 2.About the lower portion of the crown 1 and in the region of junctionbetween the crown and the brim 2, the usual hat band 3 may be provided.An eyelet 4 is provided at one side of the crown extending through theband 3 and the lower portion of the crown 1.

A sweat band 5 which in accordance with this invention is relativelynarrow and is preferably formed of a flexible material, such as leatheror fabric, is secured to the interior of the crown as at 6 by stitchingor by any other suitable method. In accordance with this invention thestitching along the area 6 is for a relatively short distance so it isapparent that the sweat band 5 is not connected directly to the crown inthe region of the forehead but is entirely separate therefrom. At theopposite side of the crown from the stitching 6 the eyelet 4 is providedthrough which the extremity 7 of the sweat band may extend. A suitablebuckle or other adjusting device 8 may be provided on the exterior ofthe hat which buckle may be secured to the crown by any suitable means,such as for instance by an auxiliary strap 9 secured to the hatby meansof stitching 10. It is to be understood, however, that the stitching at6 which permanently secures the floating sweat band 5 at the one sidemay be dispensed with, and an arrangement similar to that on the otherside of the hat, including the eyelet 4E and the adjusting device 8, beprovided in lieu thereof.

With a hat constructed as above described,

it is apparent that the sweat band 5 may be.

adjusted by manipulating the buckle 8 so as to vary the spacing 11between the band and the crown, thus varying the ventilation to thehead, and at the same time adapting the hat to heads of various sizes.

From the foregoing description it is apparent that many modifications ofthe hat and floating sweat band arrangement hereinbefore described willpresent themselves to those skilled in the art without departing fromthe spirit of this invention. It is to be distinctly understood,therefore, that the invention is not limited to the specific detailshereinbefore set forth, but that such modifications or the use of suchindividual features or su'bcombinations of features as do not departfrom the spirit of this invention are, although not specificallydescribed herein, contemplated by and within the scope of the appendedclaims.

Having thus described the invention, what is claimed is:

1. A hat having a crown, and a sweat-band secured to the inside of thecrown, said sweat band having a forehead-engaging portion separated fromthe forward part of the crown continuously from side to side of the hat,the crown extending forwardly beyond said forehead-engaging portion ofthe sweat band so as to provide an elongated ventilating space ofsubstantial width between the crown and the sweat-band along theforehead of the wearer.

2. A hat having a crown, a sweat-band secured to the inside of thecrown, said sweatband having a forehead-engaging portion separated fromthe forward part of the crown continuously from side to side of the hat,the crown extending forwardly beyond said forehead-engaging portion ofthe sweatband so as to provide an elongated ventilating space ofsubstantial width between the crown and the sweat band along theforehead of the wearer, and means for adjusting the sweat-band to adjustthe width of said space.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature this 8 day of July, 1931.

FRANK OSTOLAZA.

